UNSPSC 42272005: Intubation forceps

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a pair of forceps in an intubation procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Intubation forceps under 21 CFR 869.5790 and under FDA product code BSR. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42272005 Intubation forceps is a Commodity code that captures handheld video laryngoscopes and associated medical device accessories, capital equipment, and consumables used in intubation procedures. State and local governments procure these instruments primarily through their health systems, specialty medical centers, and emergency services departments. The work spans acquisition of the devices themselves, related accessories, and consumables, with contracts typically structured as multi-year agreements with firm pricing and the option to issue purchase orders against established pricing schedules. Issuing bodies include county health departments, specialty care centers, and county departments supporting emergency and surgical services.

Recent activity shows procurement concentrated in Florida and California, with one multi-jurisdictional cooperative purchasing initiative spanning Washington state counties. Collier County, Florida issued a Notice of Intent to Single Source from Verathon Inc. for the GlideScope Go 2 video laryngoscope and associated medical device accessories, with a contract term running from May 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029 (Solicitation PUR17682). The County of Santa Clara, California issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB-PRC-FY26-0664) on July 10, 2026, for ophthalmic instruments, services, supplies, and accessories to supply the Valley Specialty Center Ophthalmology Department and other County departments under a three-year contract; the ITB required all-or-none bidding and proof of authorized service and maintenance capability. A third opportunity, Sourcewell RFP #061626 issued May 12, 2026, with responses due June 16, 2026, sought law enforcement equipment through a cooperative purchasing vehicle benefiting multiple Washington state counties and other public entities, though the specific medical equipment scope within that broader RFP is not detailed in the available materials.